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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,310.65 and 818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,310.65 and 818.88 is: 1,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,310.65 = 818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,310.65 = 818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,310.65 × 818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 1,073,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,265.07/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.63

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